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The Big Fix
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The Big Fix

1947-04-19 · 63 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Ken Williams (James Brown), a star basketball player on a college team learns that a police lieutenant (Regis Toomey) is the head of a gambling ring attempting to fix basketball games by bribing the players.

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Directors
James Flood
Production companies
PRC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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James BrownJames BrownKen Williams
Sheila RyanSheila RyanLillian
Tommy NoonanTommy NoonanAndy Rawlins
Noreen NashNoreen NashAnn Taylor
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyLt. Brenner
John SheltonJohn SheltonDel Cassini
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawArmiston
Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Carter
Howard NegleyHoward NegleyCoach Ambrose

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